Kashmir Handmade Wool Hall Rug

 

Art of Rug Weaving was brought to Kashmir in fourteenth century by Islamic preachers from Persia.The art flourished under different rulers and kings ultimately gained an independent identity. Kashmir became the hub of Carpet trade in silk route era.

 

Chain Stitch  Kashmir Wool Rug

 

These Rug are natively called "Jalakdozi" .These rugs are hand made on thick "Hessain base "or "cotton fabric " in continued stitch with wool or Silk yarn pile, with help of tool called " Aurah ".The rug has Wool pile on a cotton base.The colour used are derived from the plants.This rug is ideal for heavy traffic.

This is a beautiful" Garden of Paradise " design handmade with an absolute perfection.The rug has beautiful colours and are organic in nature.It took 3 months to weave this beautiful piece.

"The Rug Gallery Tasmania "